Saturday, February 26, 2011

Its finally time. Wedding season "for me" is getting ready to start and I have the first one down already and about 16 more to go. I'm looking forward to this year of capturing love stories across the country.

For my first wedding of 2011 I photographed Asher Allen (NFL CB Minnesota Vikings) and Brittany's nuptials in Tucker, GA. We spent time on the Links Golf course and then moved on to the ceremony which was full of laughs. They decided to do a first glance to take advantage of the light and time. Great move! Enjoy a few of the images below.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Who says Spelman Women don't chase Morehouse Men or Morehouse Men don't chase Spelman Women? George and Kenique caught hold of one another in undergrad and never let go of the Spelhouse love. Almost fourteen years later I have the pleasure of photographing their wedding (April). We met up last weekend in Douglasville, GA at the Foxhall Equestrian site about 45 minutes southwest of Atlanta to shoot the engagement session. The couple has an affinity for the outdoors, especially playing flag football. It was without question that a football would be tossed to and fro at some that afternoon. Since we were all alone amidst rolling hills, flowing water, and trotting horses - Kenique and George took a wine break to enjoy nature and my lame joke antics.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

I shot my first wedding of 2011 yesterday. It was for Asher Allen (CB Minnesota Vikings) and his beautiful wife Brittany. We had 5 hours to race and take all of the pictures my cards would hold. Shooting under pressure calls for more creativity. More pics soon...

Thursday, February 10, 2011

In 2008 I did a post titled, "Still The Same Source of My Success." At my workshops I stress the importance of setting goals and actually achieving them. Without the stretch goals and business plan that I put together 8 years ago, my goal of leaving Corporate America to become a full-time photographer would have never been actualized.

So to keep me honest, I continue to keep up with some of my goals (quarterly) publicly as they happen. Thanks for keeping honest last year!

Pray(Every Day!)Volunteer at My ChurchTime ManagementSend Haiti Exhibit to New York and LAParticipate in 3 Art Festivals1 Mission Trip(July/August)3 New Workshops (1 Done)5 New Publications/Articles (2 Done)1 New SponsorshipLaunch New WebsiteHome Office OrganizationUpdate Wedding/Lifestyle PackagesWork with Business CoachIncrease Corporate Contracts to 15% RevenueLower General Expenses and Ad Cost by 14%Meet 3 Magazine or Social Media Publishers/EditorsVisit 2 New CountriesLower Body Fat by 3%Yoga 2 Times per WeekContinue Working on BookSell House6 Min MileShoot w/ 1 other Professional PhotographerAttend 1 WorkshopTake 2 Vacations | non-job related2011 Atlanta Photographer Rally by KNIGHT

Some of you may be thinking that this entry is written to brag. Not really. It's actually written to brag about where my blessings come from. Up ABOVE! I'm nothing without the vision and mission given to me every day and at every photo shoot by my spiritual guidance. I do not take lightly being able to wake up every day of my life with the realization that I am living my dream. I have found my purpose in life. I am doing exactly what I was created to do. It is not Photography. It is to give praise through my gifts and talents.

Feel free to share some of your goals and we will keep each other honest

Why did I wait so long?? This ski trip was one of the best experiences of my life. Brandi and I spent a few days in Colorado with friends from college and it was the outlet I needed to get ready for the rest of 2011. We decided to ski, snowboard, ride snow mobiles, and go snow shoeing. Oh yeah, I only fell twice skiing (while I was standing still) but I will admit that the ski lift had me trembling. The snow mobile takes the award for most fun. If you've never done it than you are missing out. I'm already wanting to plan the next trip. A few pics below...